Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

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	Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios Study reveals that well-designed low-carbohydrate diets can meet or exceed essential nutrient requirements while promoting favorable fatty acid and sodium-to-potassium ratios, which may reduce chronic disease risks.

	Ultra-processed foods significantly raise heart disease risk Higher intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to increased risks of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults, with certain processed foods like meats and sugary drinks posing significant dangers.

			Fermented foods' health impacts analyzed in groundbreaking European study Review evaluates the health benefits and risks of fermented foods using a systematic approach, setting a foundation for future studies on their role in nutrition and public health.

			Study shows increased alcohol consumption directly raises dementia risk Study reveals that higher alcohol consumption, driven by genetic factors, correlates with an increased risk of dementia, challenging the notion that moderate drinking might be protective.

			Yoga and stretching offer relief for urinary incontinence in older women Older women struggling with urinary incontinence can benefit from regular, low-impact exercise, with yoga as well as stretching and strengthening showing benefits in a new study published Aug. 27 in Annals of Internal Medicine.

	Alzheimer's disease: $14.5 trillion burden on global economy by 2050 Study estimates that Alzheimer's disease and other dementias will cost the global economy $14.5 trillion by 2050, disproportionately impacting high-income countries. Researchers call for urgent global action to mitigate this rising economic burden.

	Major funding boost aims to advance research on bone metastasis in breast and prostate cancers Breast Cancer Now and Prostate Cancer Research have joined forces to fund up to £600,000 of new research to tackle the spread of both cancers to the bones, known as bone metastasis.

	Researchers make breakthrough in predicting the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer Scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), the National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center for the Mountain West, have made a significant breakthrough in predicting the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a particularly aggressive disease.

	UK’s first robotic genomic testing facility for cancer patients launches For the first time in the UK, robotic technology is being used to support genomic testing for cancer patients following a partnership between The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Automata Technologies, a leading automation company powering automation in life sciences labs.

	High linoleic acid intake during pregnancy may harm fetal growth and raise obesity risk High maternal linoleic acid intake during pregnancy may impact fetal development and increase the risk of obesity and inflammation in offspring. However, more research is needed to fully understand these effects in humans.

	Research finds tumor-promoting potential in common skin fungus A common skin fungus, Malassezia globosa may invade deep tissues through the skin or by other means, then cause tumor growth, according to a new study.

	Breast cancer rises among Asian American and Pacific Islander women Christina Kashiwada was traveling for work during the summer of 2018 when she noticed a small, itchy lump in her left breast.

	Lipidomics and metabolomics as potential biomarkers for breast cancer progression This review highlights the potential of lipidomic and metabolomic biomarkers in predicting breast cancer prognosis and therapy response, enhancing patient care.

	Maternal fish consumption linked to lower likelihood of autism diagnosis, study finds Eating any amount of fish during pregnancy was associated with about a 20% lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, particularly in females, and a slight reduction in autism-related traits in offspring, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

	Study reveals key bacteria for developing personalized probiotics for newborns Newborn babies have one of three pioneer bacteria in their gut shortly after birth, one of which could be used to develop new personalized infant therapeutic probiotics, researchers show.

	Understanding the impact of BMI on colorectal cancer risk in Asia Researchers report that body mass index values in Asians population may predict the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

	Long-term exposure to traffic noise and air pollution linked to increased infertility risk Researchers explore the associations between long-term exposure to road traffic noise, air pollution, and infertility in men and women.

	Research confirms safety of breastfeeding for breast cancer survivors with BRCA mutations According to two international studies presented at the ESMO Congress 2024, women who breastfeed after receiving treatment for breast cancer, including those with a germline BRCA mutation (an inherited change in BRCA genes that significantly increases the risk of developing certain cancers, especially breast cancer), do not face an increased risk of recurrence or developing new breast cancers.

	Ketamine clinics show inconsistent practices on pregnancy and contraception More hospitals and clinics now offer patients ketamine therapy for severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions that haven't responded to other treatments.

	Study reveals menstrual cycle’s role in spreading mutant cells in breast tissue A team of researchers at the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology, the Netherlands Cancer Institute and Oncode Institute and the University of Cambridge have discovered that a defensive mechanism connected to the menstrual cycle plays a role in spreading mutant cells within mammary tissue.